Flying to Masai Mara National Park is the fastest way of getting to the conservation area, fly safaris in the conservation area begin with first flying into Kenya, the largest international airport is the Jomo Kenyatta International Airport in Nairobi, it is the major entry point of the country where flights from several destinations arrive for example the Uganda airlines, Ethiopian airline, Qatar airlines, Kenya Airways, Rwanda air, upon arrival you are always required to pass through the immigration system, presenting a valid passport of at least six months to the expiry date, visa, and a yellow fever vaccination card.
Flying to Masai Mara National Park begins from the most favoured route the Nairobi Wilson International Airport, this connects to the northern circuit (Nangyuki, Loisaba, Meru, Lewa and Samburu), from Uganda via Kisumu or from Serengeti via Migorie and Tarime. it takes an hour of flight time to arrive at the destination there are several airstrips into the Masai Mara where guests can land at the Mara Serena airport or Keekorok airport in the Masai Mara National Park. Domestic flight companies that fly to the destination include Air Kenya and Safari Link. Upon landing at the airport you will be transferred by road to accommodation booked for your stay overnight.
Flying to Masai Mara National Park can be done directly from Kilimanjaro International Airport in Tanzania, there are inter-park transfers done by domestic flights for example it ismore than possible to connect from Mombasa and Diani, from the Amboseli National Park and the Samburu National Park, popular airstrips in the park include the Keekorok, Serena, Musiara,Mara north. best to fly into the conservation area is during the dry season between December -February and June to October, this is also referred to as a high tourism season hence important to make reservations in advance to avoid missing out and last-minute disappointments.
Besides flying to Masai Mara National Park, the other alternative is driving to the national park, 4×4 land cruisers to manoeuvre through the tough terrain of the African wilderness despite being developed there are other roads within the park where you have to take a tough car, the drives begin from Nairobi, through the floor of the great rift valley region. It takes 5-6 hours to arrive at the destination on game drive. There are several entry gates to the park, to save some time, it is wise to use the gate nearest to the accommodation that has been booked.
Visitors to Masai Mara National Park are required to pay park entrance fees, these are paid to the council and are used for 12 hours, and children between the ages of 3 years do not pay to have access to the national park. What to pack for your safari to the park includes light shirts and trousers, sunscreen, safari shoes, repellants, huts, cameras, binoculars, and any other items of personal nature.
In conclusion, flying to Masai Mara National Park is a beautiful lifetime, it is angelic to fly over the countryside of Kenya to the southern part.